Chapter 117: It Was Worth It, I Gained Something!

「I love how the Supreme Bishop can spout nonsense with such a straight face.」 「How do you know what the Supreme Bishop is saying is fake? Do you have evidence?」 「If there's no evidence, then it wasn't the Supreme Bishop who did it. That makes sense.」 「Didn't he just admit it himself?」 「He didn't say it out loud. Just thinking it in his mind counts as evidence?」 「Hey, think back to what the Supreme Bishop was thinking in his mind. When did he ever admit to anything?」 「Even in his thoughts, the Supreme Bishop is still making excuses! He never admitted to anything!」 「Misunderstanding! Misunderstanding! It's all a misunderstanding!」 Kiana is too cruel. In this part of the story, Ye's inner thoughts are fully revealed, further enriching the image of the Supreme Bishop. While his words are clearly lies, his thoughts are also lies. And yet, you can clearly tell that both his words and thoughts are complete nonsense. This kind of game character is truly something players have never seen before. Watching this part of the story, everyone couldn't help but laugh. Elysia also couldn't hold back her laughter. In previous storylines, the Supreme Bishop of Fontaine always exuded an air of grandeur. While he was cool and powerful, it always felt like something was missing for the players. However, this part of the story added a touch of comedic flair to the Supreme Bishop. And yet, this comedic touch didn't diminish the Supreme Bishop's grandeur at all. Instead, it made players understand his terror even more deeply, elevating his grandeur to a new level—Kiana is truly amazing when it comes to game development. Even though Kiana's actions always make people worry that Genshin Impact might collapse at any moment, she somehow manages to make the game better and better step by step. It's truly incredible. At this moment, in the story, a sudden explosion and Ayaka's exclamation were heard, and soon after, Ayaka came running back. "Ayaka and Xiangling are both voiced by Tingyun, but one is a super chef, and the other can't cook. Did Kiana design it this way on purpose?" Elysia couldn't help but make a sarcastic remark. It turns out that, in addition to the custom-made outfit, Ayaka also wanted to cook a foreign dish as a gift, since Tsubaki seemed to like foreign cuisine. However, Ayaka clearly overestimated her own skills. Even though she shares the same voice actor as Xiangling, she doesn't have Xiangling's culinary talent. Now, with no other choice, she decided to ask Ye and the Traveler for help. As for Ye, let's not talk about him for now. The Traveler naturally stepped up to the task. In the end, a Mondstadt pizza was freshly made. Afterward, the group enjoyed a hearty meal before heading to Komore Boutique to pick up the outfit. However, it wasn't just about picking up the outfit. Ayaka also gave the Traveler a hairpin and Ye a jade pendant. Paimon looked displeased: "Do I not get anything?" "Uh..." Ayaka scratched her head awkwardly. "Sorry, Paimon. I really didn't know what to give you." She glanced at Paimon's size, making her meaning very clear. Paimon couldn't help but twitch her mouth. At this moment, Lumine spoke up for Paimon: "Just give Paimon some Mora." "Am I really that greedy?" Paimon looked annoyed, but then she whispered to Ayaka: "Of course, if you really feel bad, you can give me some Mora." 「Paimon: Where's the Mora? Where's the Mora?」 「Paimon: What's the use of hairpins and jade pendants? Can you eat them?」 「Paimon: If there's no Mora, another good meal would be fine too!」 「What does a mascot need gifts for?」 「Emergency food is just for eating!」 "You guys are too much! Paimon is so cute. How can you bully her like this?" Seeing the barrage of comments teasing Paimon, Elysia couldn't help but stand up for her. "Paimon isn't emergency food, nor is she a mascot. She's my best, best..." Elysia paused here, thinking for a long time about how to describe Paimon's importance to her. Then, she finally figured it out and said without hesitation: "Paimon is just a mouthpiece that steals my lines! Because of her, I've missed out on so many lines! Kiana, are you watching my stream? Can you plan something where I sell Paimon? I really don't need her! You don't even have to sell her for much, just 1600 Primogems. Can you ask the Supreme Bishop if he's interested?" 「666, that's so you!」 「Can you sell her to me? I'll pay 1600 yuan! Perfect.」 「What are you planning to do with her? What's perfect? Where's it perfect?」 「I feel like I've completely corrupted myself. How did I even understand that comment?」 Whether others understood or not, Elysia certainly didn't. She's a pure and flawless beauty. So, she ignored the suggestive comments and calmly continued pushing the story. In the following storyline, Ayaka didn't meet Tsubaki but instead found another notebook. "As Tsubaki, I am both the same and different from my usual self. As Tsubaki, I am not Kamisato Kayo, but the most ordinary woman."—This was the opening line of the notebook. Yes, the so-called friend of Ayaka's mother, Tsubaki, was actually Ayaka's mother, Kamisato Kayo herself. In the diary Ayaka initially found, the clothes Tsubaki loved and the desire for foreign cuisine were actually her mother's own wishes. This part of the story elevated the plot, as Ayaka revealed that she and her mother were actually very similar. However, Ayaka's legendary quest didn't end here. The notebook belonging to her mother made Ayaka resolve to invite Ye and the Traveler to join her in enjoying the festival like ordinary girls, fulfilling a wish that was both hers and her mother's. 「It's here, it's here, it's finally here!」 「I've already finished this part of the story. I'm back to watch the iconic scene!」 「Let me ask, was Ayaka's dance for the Traveler or for Ye?」 「Is it possible that Ayaka is trying to have her cake and eat it too?」 「666, why don't you include Paimon? Ayaka is clearly trying to have her cake and eat it too, but with three people!」 「We want one husband, one wife. Ayaka also wants one husband, one wife. What a coincidence!」 「But I'm using Aether! What about me?」 「Then it's one husband, one wife for the Supreme Bishop.」 「666666」 「Looking at the final part of the legendary quest, Ayaka's invitation to the Traveler was sincere, but inviting the Supreme Bishop was probably still part of her test.」 Elysia glanced at the comments while progressing through the story. Seeing spoilers, she immediately refocused her attention on the story. The following part of the story didn't have much to say. It mainly served to further flesh out Ayaka's character and increase her interactions with the Traveler. As for the Supreme Bishop, he seemed to fade into the background during this festival segment. Of course, he didn't actually disappear, but it was a strange feeling. He perfectly blended into the surroundings and the atmosphere. Even though he was in the same frame, players naturally overlooked his presence during this part of the story. Elysia suddenly realized something wonderful. If we were to describe the Supreme Bishop's presence in the game and PVs, it could be divided into three different auras. The first aura is that as soon as he appears on screen, the Supreme Bishop instantly steals the spotlight. Whether it's the characters in the game or the players outside, the Supreme Bishop's aura dominates the entire scene, making it hard for anyone to look away. His first official appearance in the game, facing the Doctor and La Signora, showcased this aura. His second appearance, facing Longhua, also displayed this same aura. Even Longhua, a powerful being on par with Zhongli, was overshadowed by the Supreme Bishop's presence. Similarly, during his initial confrontation with Sen'emon, the Supreme Bishop exuded this same aura. This is why Sen'emon, a character with equally high grandeur, willingly became a blade in the Supreme Bishop's hand without causing any sense of dissonance among the players. The Supreme Bishop's grandeur is primarily built through this aura. However, in the PVs, when the Supreme Bishop appears in the same frame as Focalors, the Hydro Archon of Fontaine, his aura changes. From dominating everything, it becomes a gentle complement. Focalors' aura is never overshadowed by the Supreme Bishop. Instead, the two blend together seamlessly. In other scenes, players' attention is inevitably drawn to the Supreme Bishop. But in scenes with Focalors, players never overlook her because of the Supreme Bishop. Instead, they naturally take in both characters at the same time. —And now, Elysia has witnessed a third unique aura of the Supreme Bishop. He naturally integrates into the scene, not only not becoming the focal point but instead becoming a embellishment in the picture. In Ayaka's legendary quest, even though the Supreme Bishop was always present, he never stole the spotlight. He was like a gentle breeze, simply existing naturally. "Is this the work of the art team?" Elysia muttered to herself. Perfectly achieving the camera effect Kiana wanted, this does seem to be the art team's credit. They deserve a big hug. But... is this really something that can be achieved just through art techniques? After all, the Supreme Bishop's aura can already be considered a work of art. To put it in terms of painting, each of the Supreme Bishop's three auras, if perfectly depicted in a painting, could be considered a work of art. This is not an exaggeration. —The problem lies here. If it were just a single painting, Elysia believes it's achievable. But this isn't just a simple painting. This is an entire game storyline. It's truly something amazing. This might... also serve as evidence. While Elysia was momentarily distracted, the story finally reached its final stage. After the festival, Ayaka brought Ye and Lumine to a riverside in Chinju Forest, and then... "There's one more thing I'd like to do. Can I borrow a bit more of your time?" With these words, Ayaka suddenly ran into the river. Turning around, she glanced at Lumine, then at Ye. Pursing her lips, the girl nervously trembled as she spoke: "Please... watch me closely." With these words, she hummed a tune, opened her fan, and began to dance. —Regardless of how the players felt at this moment, Ye was completely engrossed. Let me ask, why did he get involved in Ayaka's legendary quest? Even if Ayaka invited him, Ye would usually decline. After all, legendary quests can easily lead to stealing the spotlight, whether it's taking Ayaka's protagonist position or the Traveler's. Neither is a good outcome. Even so, Ye accepted the invitation... all for this dance!!! It was worth it, truly worth it. This trip was definitely a gain! At this moment, this was Ye's only thought. Oh, and one more thought. Tonight, in his dreams, he'll borrow this scene and have Ayaka dance for him.